Lynxshade - Mothclan Med Apprentice

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Lynxshade Male 29 Moons Heterosexual Mothclan Medicine Cat Apprentice You stand with us, or you don’t stand at all Genotype (optional) Appearance Lynxshade is a large, muscular tom, built more for strength and fighting than he is for speed. Much of his pelt is made up of various shades of brown, ranging from a paler tone on his underbelly, through a more golden hue on his sides, and finally to a darker brown on his back and paws. Standing out from this mottled brown coating his thick fur is the black that coats part of his back and the top of his head, as well as slightly touching his paws and marking the grey-brown fur of his fae with tabby stripes. Rimmed with lighter brown fur are two amber golden eyes, that often hold a cool stare that gives little to nothing away. Personality Lynxshade isn’t exactly the kind of tom one would call a gentle soul, however he is by no means a bad cat. Simply, he is just more cool and distant than most, the type that doesn’t really talk much unless required. A hard-worker with unquestionable loyalty to his clan, that takes no nonsense. He will do what is asked of him without hesitation, though that doesn’t mean he won’t make known if he has issue with what is being ordered with him. He has a sharp tongue, though not necessarily in a way that reflects as snappish or fiery, more so in the sense that he will calmly and bluntly address most anything, unconcerned for the feelings of whoever he is speaking to. While he may not take emotions to seriously, being rather cool and sit at and not really much of a talker himself, he does take his duties very seriously, no matter what they may be - even if they include helping the medicine cat or apprentices. Whether he likes a job or not, he will do it, though don’t expect him to be happy and smiling while he does. No, while this tom isn’t necessarily endlessly grumpy, in fact it’s nigh impossible to tell his emotions at all, he also isn’t exactly the happy-go-lucky type. Not much seems to effect him, and he takes pride in the strength of both himself and his clan. This meaning, of course, he will push others to be strong and devoted as well. Though, this doesn’t mean he is entirely incesitive, nor incapable of showing respect, he just doesn’t really bother holding his tongue. He may not be ancient, but he’s proved himself well enough thus far. History Lynxkit was born alongside his brother and sister within the brand new Mothclan, not long after its formation. His parents had once been Mistclan warriors who had followed Mothstar - then Mothmaw - when he left to form his own clan. It was there they had vowed their loyalties, and had their first litter of kits. These kits, of course, they taught to be strong and brave, to one day become fearsome warriors that would keep their clan safe. Lynxkit’s sister grew up fiery and prideful, his brother grew up nervy but determined, and Lynxkit himself grew up...well, distant and cold. Not harsh, not spiteful, just filled with a silent sense of duty. He didn’t even twitch and bounce with excitement like his sister as he was named an apprentice, simply watched his leader with that silent, unnerving gaze, and accepted his new role in the clan with a dip of his head. As Lynxpaw, he was given a warm and friendly mentor, perhaps because she was the only one with enough experience, or maybe in hopes it would soften him a little, smooth those rougher edges and make him easier to predict and understand. It didn’t. Quickly throughout his training it was proven this molly was too soft for him, and he slowly transitioned to a tougher mentor. At first, he was trained solely by her, then her tougher, more fighting inclined brother began aiding in his training more and more, until the two siblings ended up switching apprentices. The mentors were much better assigned then, and part of Lynxpaw had briefly wondered if his leader had really known what he was doing. He could have picked the mentors for him and his siblings better. However, he quickly lay these thoughts to rest. With his new mentor, he excelled. He suited his personality much better, and taught him to be brave and loyal, to be a good fighter, but not to rush head first into battle. Not that so much caution and correction was needed for Lynxpaw, and his mentor was quick to realise this. By the time Lynxpaw was old enough to become a warrior, he was no different than he had ever been, though by now his loyalty and hard-working nature were unquestionable despite his bluntness and tendency not to care who he may offend. He was named Lynxshade, for his cooler personality, and for the way he could move silently through shadows as though he were one with them. While his former mentor no longer trained him, and he and his littermates briefly no longer shared a den, there still seemed a strange kind of silent camaraderie between them. The losses of both his parents and his first mentor only served to toughen him further, if that were ever possible to begin with. He hadn’t been expecting to be named a medicine cat apprentice, however, he would do what the clan required of him, whether he liked it or not. Other Anything else that doesn't go elsewhere on the form - e.g. items used, future plans for your character, etc.